Volkswagen Passat — Airbag
High risk
Oct 30, 2024
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the dr
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen Passat — Airbag
High risk
Sep 2, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger-front airbag may not have been folded properly. As a result, the airbag may inflate with too much force in a crash where the airbag deploy
Volkswagen Passat — Label
High risk
Aug 4, 2020
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Issue: On certain vehicles, the warning label for the engine block heater cable is written in English only. As a result, a French user may not receive important safety information
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Wagon, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Audi A3, Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen Passat — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 23, 2019
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Certain vehicles were built with headlights that may allow horizontal adjustment. This is not allowed under Canadian regulations.
Also affects: Volkswagen Atlas
Volkswagen Passat — Airbag
High risk
Jan 3, 2019
Model years: 2015
Issue: On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in
Also affects: Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Cc, Audi Tt, Audi R8
Volkswagen Passat — Brakes
High risk
Aug 15, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the brake caliper bracket bolts may not be properly tightened and could loosen, allowing the caliper to move. This could cause increased stopping distances, re
Also affects: Volkswagen Atlas
Volkswagen Passat — Airbag
High risk
Jun 13, 2018
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag could explode if the vehicle is involved in a collision that warrants an airbag deployment. If this occurs, sharp metal fragments cou
Also affects: Volkswagen Eurovan, Volkswagen Eurovan Camper Van, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Wagon
Volkswagen Passat — Brakes
High risk
Jun 1, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance
Also affects: Audi Q5, Audi Sq5, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Passat — Other
High risk
May 17, 2018
Model years: 2013
On certain early production vehicles, modifications may have been made prior to sale that could make the vehicles non-compliant with regulatory requirements. Correction: Volkswagen
Also affects: Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen Passat — Airbag
High risk
Apr 18, 2018
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Volkswagen Passat — Airbag
High risk
Mar 6, 2018
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Volkswagen Cc, Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Passat — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 16, 2017
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, there could be an interruption in electrical power to the fuel pump control module. This could result in the fuel pump running continuously, resulting in a dra
Also affects: Volkswagen Cc
Volkswagen Passat — Powertrain
High risk
May 10, 2017
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, an underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right drive half-shaft grease boot from heat. Over time, this could lead to a grease leak from t
Volkswagen Passat — Brakes
High risk
Feb 8, 2017
Model years: 2017
On certain vehicles, defective brake line connections could cause brake fluid to leak from connection points. Over time, this would cause the brake fluid level in the master cylind
Volkswagen Passat — Electrical
High risk
Mar 23, 2016
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with an underbody sensor containing an improperly assembled seal which could allow water to penetrate and corrode the electrical terminals.
Volkswagen Passat — Airbag
High risk
Feb 9, 2016
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, wh
Also affects: Audi A3, Audi A4, Audi S4
Volkswagen Passat — Airbag
High risk
Feb 9, 2016
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, wh
Also affects: Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi S5, Volkswagen Cc, Volkswagen Eos
Volkswagen Passat — Engine
High risk
Oct 23, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, the camshaft lobe which actuates the vacuum pump may fail, causing the pump to fail to deliver further vacuum supply to the brake booster, potentially increasi
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Passat — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 31, 2015
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel clock spring could become contaminated with long hair or long fibers which may cause a displacement of the internal guide loops. When the gu
Also affects: Volkswagen Cc, Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Passat — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 17, 2014
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, a sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail to seal, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment during engine operation. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Passat — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 22, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with manual front seatback recliners, the retaining bracket may have been improperly assembled and may not engage correctly. This could cause the seatb
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Passat — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 16, 2014
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles equipped with 1.8T engines and torque-converter (non-DSG) automatic transmissions, out of specification transmission cooler sealing O-rings may allow transmissi
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Passat — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 17, 2014
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the low beam headlamp bulbs may lose electrical contact if the hood is closed roughly, or dropped from a certain height. This could compromise driver visibilit
Volkswagen Passat — Accessories
High risk
Mar 5, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles equipped with a factory installed block heater, the block heater could overheat while in use. This could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage.
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Passat — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 4, 2012
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TDI engine, the diesel fuel filter element may not seal properly and could leak. Diesel fuel leakage may ignite on a hot surface and cause
Volkswagen Passat — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 19, 2009
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, the right front seatbelt buckle wiring harness may have been incorrectly routed during vehicle assembly. As such, the wires could become damaged when the seat
Volkswagen Passat — Steering
High risk
Nov 3, 2008
Model years: 2009
On certain Passat, Passat CC and Passat wagon, an electromechanical steering control unit may have a malfunction due to a damaged capacitor. If this malfunction occurs, the driver'
Volkswagen Passat — Engine
High risk
May 23, 2008
Model years: 2008
On certain Passat and Passat wagon, the Engine Control Module (ECM) contains software that may not properly control engine speed with the air conditioning turned on. The ECM may br
Volkswagen Passat — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 9, 2008
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain Passat and Passat Four Motion vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, an underbody heat shield may become damaged. If this occurs, the heat shield may contact
Volkswagen Passat — Electrical
High risk
Dec 6, 2006
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain Passat and Passat wagon, the wiper motor may fail during heavy rain due to moisture intrusion. This could lead to reduced visibility and a crash without warning. Correct
Volkswagen Passat — Brakes
High risk
Dec 6, 2006
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain Passat and Passat wagon, a vacuum line may fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperatures. If this happens, brake power assist could become inoperative. As
Volkswagen Passat — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 24, 2006
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta wagon, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Passat and Passat wagon, the brake lamp switch may malfunction. If this happens, the brake lamps could
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Passat — Fuel System
High risk
Jan 19, 2006
Model years: 2003
On certain Audi A6, A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat vehicles, premature fuel pump wear can lead to pump failure. A failed fuel pump may cause stoppage of fuel supply to the engin
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A6
Volkswagen Passat — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 13, 2004
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicle equipped with TDI-PD (Pumpe-Düse) engines, the high-pressure diesel pumps were produced with improper fasteners. In rare cases, one of these improper fasteners m
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Passat — Tires
High risk
Apr 17, 2003
Model years: 2002
Does not comply with CMVSS 110. This vehicle is equipped with tires of the maximum load rating index 93H; however, it should have been equipped with tires with the load rating inde
Volkswagen Passat — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 13, 2002
Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
On certain vehicles equipped with seat heating units, the front seat back heaters may supply concentrated heat in a localized area of the seat back or produce excessive heat that c
Volkswagen Passat — Electrical
High risk
Oct 16, 2002
Model years: 1996
On certain vehicles, unfavourable production tolerances in ignition switch components and premature wear and tear may have contributed to the rate of malfunction of the switch. Cor
Volkswagen Passat — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 16, 2000
Model years: 2000
On certain Passat Four Motion, sulphur in the fuel interacting with certain additives found in widely available fuel can become deposited on certain contact points on three sending
Volkswagen Passat — Steering
High risk
Oct 29, 1999
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles, the steering assembly tie rod seals do not seal properly. If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing may wear ove
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8
Volkswagen Passat — Brakes
High risk
May 19, 1999
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles, a control valve in the vacuum hose connecting the brake booster to the intake manifold may not open or close fully at temperatures below -4 degrees F. This con
Also affects: Audi A6
Volkswagen Passat — Engine
High risk
Jun 22, 1998
Model years: 1998
IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE BACKFIRE DURING COLD START, AN AIR SCREEN WHICH IS LOOSELY SEATED IN THE AIR FLOW METER COULD BECOME DAMAGED. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTE
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A6
Volkswagen Passat — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Jul 16, 1996
Model years: 1989, 1990
INCREASED COOLANT PRESSURE DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN RUPTURE OF HEAT EXCHANGER CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY, OR, STEAMING OF INTERIOR. CORRECTION: HEAT EXCHANGER WILL BE
Also affects: Volkswagen Corrado
Volkswagen Passat — Engine
High risk
Dec 11, 1995
Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995
NOTE: INCLUDES PASSAT, GOLF AND JETTA TURBO DIESEL. ON 1993-94 MODELS, THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT COULD SEIZE AND RENDER THE FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE. 1994-95 MODELS COULD EXPERIENC
Also affects: Volkswagen Corrado, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Passat — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 27, 1993
Model years: 1993
THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY CLAMPED. THIS COULD LEAD TO FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE HOSE CONNECTION. ESCA
Also affects: Volkswagen Corrado
Volkswagen Passat — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jul 6, 1990
Model years: 1990
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE THREE POSITION LIGHT SWITCH IN THE SECOND POSITION. CORRECTION: MAIN L
Also affects: Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Corrado, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Transporter, Volkswagen Vanagon
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